5 Workshops jobs in the United States

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences - the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.

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THE ROLE:

AMD is unwavering in our dedication to delivering an exceptional customer experience. We understand that ease of use and responsive customer support are essential ingredients in achieving this objective. As a core member of the technical marketing engineering (TME) team in AMD's Data Center GPU & Accelerated Processing product management organization, your role is pivotal in shaping and building the entire customer journey, from the very first point starting with first contact & education through to making it easy for customers to understand the performance our solutions can provide to unlock the potential of their applications and workloads in areas such as large language models (LLMs), computer vision, industry benchmarks as well as HPC workloads. You are entrusted with the crucial task of ensuring that our customers can hit the ground running, with clear and straightforward information about our products and software at their fingertips. Your contribution will play a vital part in cementing our reputation as a customer-centric company that is committed to excellence at every turn.

THE PERSON:

Are you a technology enthusiast who loves to evangelize the latest technology with an engineering or programming background? Are you a strategic thinker and hands-on problem solver with a strong technical background in product marketing, technical training, and data science? If you are looking to grow and thrive on creating crystal-clear technical content and educating others, your place is with us. We're looking for someone who is not only curious about the latest tech but also a storyteller, eager to translate technical details into compelling tutorials, guides, and workshops to enhance our customer and partner's experience.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES :

• Design and lead high-impact product training programs tailored for internal partners and external customers, delivered via various formats including virtual and in-person sessions.
• Drive cross-team alignment among Labs, Engineering, Sales, Product, and Executive Leadership to ensure cohesive program execution.
• Serve as a technical presenter for webcasts, live events, and industry hackathons, representing the company in thought leadership roles.
• Design and manage a comprehensive library of technical materials, including manuals, guidebooks, application notes, and READMEs, to support and educate our customers on AMD's data center GPU solutions.
• Keep abreast of the latest GPU technology and software developments, ensuring our technical content is aligned with the newest enhancements and capabilities.
• Proactively gather and integrate feedback from technical experts to ensure documentation meets real-world application and customer requirements.
• Support the Technical Marketing Engineering AI Workloads & Performance lead in conduct detailed benchmarking and analysis of AI workloads across single and multi-node configurations, comparing performance against past generations and competitors.
• Keep up to speed on competitive trends covering GPU, CPU, interconnects, networking, and software stacks to guide optimization strategies.
• Collaborate with hardware/software product management and product marketing teams to provide technical claims and messaging support in order to enable business development and other AMD partners
• Proactively gather and integrate feedback from technical experts to ensure documentation meets real-world application and customer requirements.
• Lead by example to improve the team's technical documentation capabilities, mentoring colleagues to achieve documentation excellence from initial development through to release.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Proven track record of technical presentations and participation in industry conferences or hackathons.
• Strong data science background with expertise in benchmarking, scalability analysis, and performance tuning.
• Expertise in developing technical documentation, with proficiency in Read the Docs, MarkDown, and Jupyter Notebooks.
• Have a proven track record of writing both educational and explanatory content which simplifies the complexities of GPU solutions and performance for technical & non-technical audiences.
• Be well-versed with the suite of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and other utilities pivotal in crafting and distributing customer documentation and training resources.
• Hands-on experience with GPUs, FPGAs, or other machine learning accelerators, including knowledge of performance-critical APIs and tools like HIP, CUDA, ROCm, or OpenCL.
• A history of engagement with customers in high-tech sectors, particularly within hyperscale datacenter or high-performance computing (HPC) landscapes.
• Exhibit a relentless curiosity in technological advancements, coupled with the capacity to distill complex concepts into easy-to-understand communication.
• Be an exemplary communicator - clear, concise, and engaging - infusing integrity and transparency into all forms of interaction.
• Harness your passion for education to elucidate, enthrall, and empower your audience, whether it's through writing, problem-solving, or live interaction.
• Adopt a 'customer-first' ethos, continually striving to not only meet but exceed customer expectations and be proactive in resolving issues to deliver a superior service experience.
• Display proficiency in presenting technical information and feel comfortable stepping into the spotlight in a customer-centric environment, thriving in the dynamic expanse of a large organization.
• Strong technical expertise in product marketing engineering and data science, especially in AI and GPU-accelerated workloads.
• Proven ability to design and deliver complex training programs

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering required. MS or PhD a plus.

LOCATION

• Santa Clara, CA area is preferred for this role. Additionally, candidates based near AMD primary office locations of Austin, Vancouver, Calgary, or Toronto will also be given priority.

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Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Workshop Facilitator

FLSA: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Employment Services

REPORTS TO: Program Manager

SALAR: $45,000.00 to $52,000.00

SUMMARY :

The Workshop Facilitator has the primary responsibility of providing a range of intensive case management, employment readiness and supportive services to Westhab participants. The Workshop Facilitator will be a part of a team of service providers that will work collectively to operate an innovative program for individuals that face significant barriers to employment. The workshop facilitator will coordinate and deliver workshops around work readiness to individuals who are preparing to join the workforce. The Workshop Facilitator will assess basic needs, identify barriers to employment, address those barriers through the delivery of the workshop material, and coordinate services to help shelter residents prepare for and secure jobs with a career path. Proof of covid 19 vaccine is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct program orientation and intake.

• Conduct individual needs assessments to identify strengths and barriers by using a variety of interviewing techniques focusing on the needs of the participants working with the employment specialist
• Review Individual Service Plans for residents participating in workshops to address barriers to employment and action steps to address those barriers.
• Assist with referrals to general equivalency degree completion and/or vocational training.
• Facilitate an intense job readiness attitudinal training component; coordinate leadership, community service and mentoring opportunities.
• Track and evaluate program participation and workshop attendance.
• Meet with participants on an individual basis to monitor progress while attending workshops; identify resources to meet supportive service (i.e., tutoring) and review progress towards goal attainment as identified on the Individual Employment Plan.
• Assist with placement in internships, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities.
• Build relationships with employers, community-based organizations and government agencies to promote collaboration, solve problems, and identify resources for participants.
• Follow procedures with regard to recordkeeping, documentation, confidentiality, and maintaining case files.
• Collaborate and conference with program partners as deemed appropriate to coordinate services and implement the program.
• Ensure program compliance especially as it relates to reporting within the database and program outcomes.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND/OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Successful applicants must have strong written and verbal communication skills; must be able to provide good customer service, both in person and by telephone; must possess good organizational skills and have a high attention to detail. The successful applicant must have the ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize work assignments, and maintain confidentiality. Requires a BA Degree in Human Services, Social Work and/or other related fields; or extensive experience working with adults. Must have at least 2 years of experience working with disadvantaged/hard to serve adults. Experience in delivering training or workshops is strongly preferred. In addition, must have strong computer skills. Must have a strong commitment to young people and re-orientating their lives, nurturing their leadership skills and enable them to make a difference in their lives and communities, as a whole. Must be able to handle criss situations with minimum supervision. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS:

Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard-working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA):

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.

**Workshop Facilitator-FSET**
**Job Details**
**Job Location**
MCFI Main Campus - Milwaukee, WI
**Position Type**
Full Time
**Description**
**Job Purpose:**
The Workshop Facilitator provides workshops and seminars to program participants related to basic computer skills and employment skills. This position reports to the Administrative Supervisor. This position has no direct reports.
**Essential Job Functions:**
+ Provide workshops and seminars to participants related to basic computer skills and employment skills, to include resume writing and interview preparation.
+ Develop working relationships with customers and monitor engagement and progress through mutual planning, and problem solving with case management.
+ Creates Lifework curriculum units and supplemental components to existing curricula that are relevant, engaging, appeal to different learning styles and modalities, and easily comprehended.
+ Prepare materials for training sessions and presents training programs in a clear and concise manner.
+ Develop and use expertise to address special issues affecting participants.
+ Consider barriers to employment in making program decisions.
+ Provide job readiness screening and assessment.
+ Track attendance for participants in training sessions.
+ Continually monitor and assess participant progress throughout the learning process while making adjustments where necessary to ensure knowledge transfer and applied understanding.
+ Provide support to ensure stability in employment and coordinates ongoing retention activities for employed participants if necessary.
+ Participate regularly in work groups and committees aimed at evaluating customer needs, improving services, and implementing new service strategies.
+ Perform other duties as may be assigned by management.
+ Practice and promote safety in the workplace; reports all accidents according to agency procedures.
**Qualifications**
**_Required Technical Skills, Experience, Education, and Credentials_** **:**
+ A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in related field, equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree (four years applicable experience may substitute for degree)
+ Two years of experience in training delivery, public speaking or presentation delivery
+ Experience working with individuals with barriers to employment preferred
+ Ability to work with customers in a caring and respectful manner and with due understanding of and consideration for their unique circumstances
+ Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
+ Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment
+ Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently
+ Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification or completed within first 90 days of hire
+ Preferably, a personal vehicle, a valid Wisconsin driver's license and insurance in conformity with agency limits.
**_Required Competencies_**
The competencies listed below identify the skills, behaviors and values that an employee must possess in order to be successful in this position.
**Actively Listens**
Asks questions in ways that enhance the clarity, quality, and reliability of information
**Personal Accountability**
Assumes personal accountability for achieving goals, outcomes and deadlines
**Presenting**
Makes effective presentations to groups; presentations reflect appropriate preparation, organization, use of language, gestures and visual aids.
**Writing**
Conveys ideas and facts in writing using language the reader will best understand
**Creative Ideas**
Generates creative ideas and approaches to achieve organizational and customer objectives
**_Work Environment and Physical Requirements_**
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee may experience or must do to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:
+ Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time
+ Occasionally lifts, carries, or otherwise moves items weighing up to 25 pounds
+ Work is constantly performed in an office environment
+ Exposure to bright lights
+ Interaction with person's presenting with challenges or significant barriers to work
+ Twisting, turning, reaching, squatting, bending, pushing and pulling throughout day
+ Hours of general business operation are 7:30am - 5:00pm, however, schedule will be modified as needed to meet the needs of programming and client care.
_This is a general outline of the essential functions of this position and shall not be construed as an all-inclusive description of all work requirements and responsibilities that may be inherent in this position._ _The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the designated work leader(s). All requirements are subject to change over time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position._
_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status._